Pearce extends Fulham contract

Ian Pearce has committed his immediate future to Fulham by signing a one-year extension to his deal at Craven Cottage. The defender’s previous deal expired at the end of the season but after featuring in all of Fulham’s nine Premiership games this season...

Coleman praises Pearce’s approach

Chris Coleman believes Fulham are feeling the benefit of Ian Pearce’s return to fitness – and his simple approach to defending. Injury had blighted Pearce following his arrival from West Ham in January 2004 but a special summer programme designed by...

Pearce turned down Norwich loan

Fulham defender Ian Pearce has turned down the chance to join Norwich City on loan, according to a report from the Norwich Evening News. The 31 year-old centre back was apparently Nigel Worthington’s top summer target and a deal appeared possible with the former...

Coleman faces up to Fulham’s plight

A plain-spoken Chris Coleman was realistic about Fulham’s precarious Premier League position after his side threw away the chance to pick up a precious three points at Southampton last night. The Fulham boss admitted his charges were very much in the midst of a...

Crossley and Knight to miss Chelsea clash

Fulham will be without Mark Crossley and Zat Knight for tonight’s League Cup quarter final against Chelsea as they seek revenge for their league thrashing at the hands of their local rivals earlier this month. Chris Coleman has already warned his players that...